A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6688676 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 49195410 epoch_slot_no: 206610 block_no: 6688499 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 23180 time: 2021-12-29 07:08:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff49eec35d07ac047f8dd2866e1d865ffc55bb3fc8c21200c06efed1ac587b27Block Operator
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